Registered Nurse (OUTPATIENT MH DEPRESSION CARE MANAGER) NW CLINIC CBOC
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Registered Nurse (OUTPATIENT MH DEPRESSION CARE MANAGER) NW CLINIC CBOC right now, this occupation will be placed in Arizona. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 972189
To fulfill President LincolnÂ's promise - Â"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphanÂ" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are AmericaÂ's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Phoenix VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Registered Nurse (OUTPATIENT MH DEPRESSION CARE MANAGER) NW CLINIC CBOC.
As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a vari! ety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
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For information on the City of Phoenix, visit the Chamber of Commerce site at http://www.phoenixchamber.com .
For information about the Phoenix VA Health Care System team go to: http://www.phoenix.med.va.gov .
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov .
Special Employment Consideration: Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required. DUTIES:
As a Staff Nurse you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans. Duties include documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's co! ndition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes; providing a full range of nursing care to patients with a variety of physical and/or behavior problems; and accountable for meeting and maintaining the qualification standards and functional statements of assigned grade. Our facility is seeking individuals who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work, a demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient centered program, and the ability to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team.
A full-time RN position available on the outpatient Mental Health Primary Care Team at the Northwest Clinic CBOC. The nurse will hold the title of Depression Care Manager. The Depression Care manager will assume accountability for coordination of patient care between primary care and mental health. The individual will collaborate with primary care a! nd mental health team members to facilitate patient compliance with tes! ting, procedures, consults, medications and other health care needs. This position is primarily assigned in the Mental Health section and may be subject to reassignment as patient care needs are warranted. Incumbent will work 8 hour tours of duty. This may include rotating days off, rotating tours of duty, and weekend and holiday coverage.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Citizen of the United States. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Colu! mbia . In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Must be proficient in spoken and written English .
Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. Experience as a RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel. The criteria are as follows: Practice: practice, ethics and resource utilization, Professional Development: performance, education/career development, Collaboration! ; collaboration, collegiality, Scientific Inquiry: quality of care, res! earch. Education/Experience Requirements:
Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, no experience.
Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field and no experience; or a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) and no experience.
Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of experience, or an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of experience; or a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of experience, or a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no experience.
Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of experience, or ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelors degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years experience or a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2! years experience, or a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no experience.
Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years experience or Doctoral degree in nursing or related field and approximately 2-3 years experience.
Current, full, active and unrestricted licensure. A graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate State-accrediting agency, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Two to three years of nursing experience preferred.
One year successful psychiatric nursing experience preferred.
Ability to easily establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships and communication with physicians, staff, patient, significant others and community agency staff.
Working knowledge of Joint Commission standards, and Nursing Stan! dards of Care for ambulatory care patients.
Ability to communicate ! effectively both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer literacy and skills are essential.
Demonstrates sound judgment, flexibility and strong decision-making skills. Demonstrates the ability to observe , identify and use sound judgment to prioritize patient care needs, recognize deviations from normal, and initiate correction actions. Masters degree in Nursing or related field with a BSN preferred.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-6 NURSE QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www1.va.gov/vapubs/viewPublication.asp?Pub_ID=464&FType=2
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete! an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
It is highly recommended that you use resume builder in USA JOBS as it contains all of the information we need to determine whether or not you are qualified for this position. Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific ! examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. ! BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This position is subject to a 2 year probationary period, if not already completed.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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